Research progress on thermal comfort evaluation in vehicle cab

Yuanyuan  Fu; Bin  Zhao

doi:10.59400/mea2098

Yuanyuan Fu School of Mechanical Engineering, Liaoning petrochemical University, Fushun 113001, China
Bin Zhao School of Mechanical Engineering, Liaoning petrochemical University, Fushun 113001, China

Article ID: 2098

DOI: https://doi.org/10.59400/mea2098

Keywords: thermal environment; thermal comfort; thermal model

Abstract

In order to improve thermal comfort of vehicle cab, reduce driver fatigue and further improve work efficiency, researches on thermal comfort of vehicle cab are summarized. Research background of thermal comfort for vehicle cab is analyzed. And then related research progress on thermal environment in vehicle cab is studied from aspect of time and space, and thermal environment inside and outside vehicle are compared. Affecting factors of thermal comfort in vehicle cab are discussed in depth, which conclude thermophysical parameters, human physiological factors, clothing thermal resistance and other secondary factors. And thermal comfort evaluation indexes are analyzed in depth. Evaluation methods of thermal comfort in uniform environment are analyzed, related experimental research and theoretical analysis are summarized, and it also points out some problems in thermal comfort of vehicle at this stage, and also gives corresponding solutions. The future trend of thermal comfort of vehicle cab is predicted. Analysis results can provide theoretical guidance for optimization design of air conditioning supply parameters and structural parameters, and has significant meaning of improving thermal comfort of vehicle cab.

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